Thursday, April 3, 2008

Tips & Techniques

Fitted Crib Sheet

The standard measurements of a crib mattress are 27"w x 52"l x 4"d

Cut a rectangle of Interlock, Jersey, Ribbed Knit, or Tricot 39" x 64" (Note: If using an interlock or ribbed knit and the fabric is at least 60" wide you will only need 1 1/8 yd, other wise you will need 1 3/4 yd.)

Cut a 6" square out of each corner of the rectangle

Miter each corner with an overlock stitch or serger

Using 90" (2 1/2 yd.) 3/8" Swimwear elastic serge or zig-zag to the wrong side of the fabric. Be sure to overlap the ends approximately 1/2". If desired, you can then turn the elastic to the wrong side of the sheet and zig-zag at the inside edge to give a more finished appearance.

Note: If your mattress is a different size you can do the following to figure the amount of fabric needed

The width of the mattress + two times the depth + 2" for the width of the fabric. The length of the mattress two times the depth = 2" for the length of of fabric.

Example: Mattress is 28"w x 54"l x 7"d. You will need a piece of fabric 44"x70"

To figure the amount of elastic needed, add the width + length then multiply by 2 the multiply that by 60%. The resulting number will be the amount of elastic needed.

Testimonials

Leta wrote:
I have to share. My husband and I didn't have money growing up and there has
always been a "view" on making clothing that was not positive. When I told him
I was making a t-shirt he was so unimpressed. When I got home I put it on he
was impressed. We went out to eat and because there were still some purple
markings on it I went to change instead he helped get them out because he really
liked the shirt. It didn't look home made at all and thought I should wear it. Oct 14, 2012

Mary wrote:

Hi Anne,

Thank you so much for the class on making the bra's this past weekend at the Elms.

I am wearing mine and want to go home and make more.

I can't believe how much straighter I sit and stand. Loving It!!!!

Oct 15, 2012

Joan wrote:

About a week and half ago I made my first bra in your class at ASG Conference and it and you changed my bra world. I learned so many things. Your lecture the next day was very informative. I am working on my third bra today and proved to myself that I could make one without assistance. These bras just fit so well and I can stand up so straight. I am delighted with the results. I just want to thank you for being willing to spend the time with women teaching what you have learn over so many years in making bras.